---
title: PostItem.Forward Method (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm1553
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm1553
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.PostItem.Forward
ms.assetid: d942b1c9-2c70-b250-c3ff-c46aed5755b0
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# PostItem.Forward Method (Outlook)

Executes the  **Forward** action for an item and returns the resulting copy as a **[MailItem](mailitem-object-outlook.md)** object.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Forward**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **PostItem** object.


### Return Value

A  **MailItem** object that represents the new mail item.


## See also


#### Concepts


[PostItem Object](postitem-object-outlook.md)

